Ta’anit Bechorot 955 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4715
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4715 occurred on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 952 | 14 Nisan 4712 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 953 | 14 Nisan 4713 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 954 | 14 Nisan 4714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 955 | 14 Nisan 4715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 956 | 14 Nisan 4716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 957 | 14 Nisan 4717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 958 | 14 Nisan 4718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 959 | 12 Nisan 4719 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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